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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lenovo
(HKSE: 0992) (PINK SHEETS: LNVGY) today announced its new ThinkPad S431,
a premium laptop PC featuring an elegant floating design and touchscreen
display. Optimized for Windows 8, the ThinkPad S431 offers enhanced
performance and 15 percent faster processor speed than previous
generations. The laptop is ideal for professionals who want a
combination of style and substance. It is also a fit for small
businesses that need a laptop to do it all – great performance for work
tasks and an excellent experience for personal computing.

“The progressive design of our ThinkPad S431 will help small businesses
impress their customers. We pack a punch behind that style, however, as
we are committed to delivering genuine substance,” said Jerry Paradise,
executive director, Think Business Group. “The ThinkPad S431 offers an
intuitive Windows 8 experience with the power needed to accelerate
productivity.”

The S431 is one of the first ThinkPads to feature Lenovo OneLink
technology, which allows users to connect to the ThinkPad OneLink Dock
with a single cable for dedicated video, additional USB 3.0 ports and
gigabit Ethernet, all while powering the system.

Chic, stylish design

Featuring an ultra-thin bezel, the ThinkPad S431 is able to fit a
14-inch LCD screen in a 13-inch frame. The aesthetic exterior includes
bevelled edges on the front and side, giving the illusion that the PC is
floating and making the 20.5 mm frame look even thinner. A real aluminum
LCD cover, available in fashion-forward silver or graphite black, is
sand blasted and anodized, making it smooth to the touch for a premium
feel.

The ThinkPad S431 also boasts a simplified interior with a five-button
clickpad with glass surface to eliminate clutter, adding to the overall
clean look of the laptop.

Easy, interactive experience

The ThinkPad S431 comes with a multi-finger touchscreen that makes
swiping, selecting apps and resizing images a breeze – allowing Windows
8 to be used as intended. The display features 180-degree open angle
that lets users interact with the laptop in a number of usage modes and
improves the overall touch experience.

The ThinkPad S431 has a six-row backlit keyboard that includes Windows 8
optimized shortcut keys. Additionally, the large, responsive touchpad
supports Windows 8 gestures, providing users with a powerful and
intuitive way to be more productive and interactive with their laptop.

Power for performance

The ThinkPad S431 is powered by Intel 3rd generation Core™ processors,
making it 15 percent faster than its predecessor with up to nine hours
of battery life. With up to 8 GB of memory and 500 GB of storage, users
don’t have to sacrifice responsiveness for performance. The S431 can
store up to 150,000 MP3s or 250 full-length feature films. The laptop
features two USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfer.

Mainstream laptops designed for performance

First announced at CES, the mainstream ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 are
now available for purchase. For small businesses on a budget, the E431
and E531 laptops also include Lenovo OneLink technology for new docking
capabilities. In addition to touch functionality, the slim ThinkPad Edge
E431 and E531 laptops feature improved graphics options for more vivid
content on their displays, up to full HD, and a five-button touchpad
lets users control Windows 8 features from the keyboard.

Pricing and availability

The ThinkPad S431 is available beginning June 2013 from business
partners and on www.lenovo.com.
Pricing for the ThinkPad S431 starts at $699. The ThinkPad OneLink Dock
is available beginning May 21.

The ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 are available beginning April 30 from
business partners and on www.lenovo.com.
Pricing for the ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 starts at $509.

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $US30 billion personal technology
company – and one of the top two PC makers globally, serving customers
in more than 160 countries. Dedicated to building exceptionally
engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built
on product innovation, a highly efficient global supply chain and strong
strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the IBM
Personal Computing Division, the Company develops, manufactures and
markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology
products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded
commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers,
workstations, and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets
and smart phones. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan;
Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For
more information, see www.lenovo.com.